Curcumin, the active component of turmeric, is a powerful antioxidant, comparable to vitamins C and E. [Photo: Bigstock]

Turmeric latte

19 January, 2018

By Staff Writer
Natural Health News

Turmeric can claim many health benefits and is a great spice to add colour and flavour to your food.

More than just a ‘hipster’ drink, ‘golden milk’ as the turmeric latte is sometimes called, contains curcumin, turmeric’s active constituent, which has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant, comparable to vitamins C and E.

Curcumin is linked with several benefits including lowering inflammation, soothing digestive problems and acting as a general health tonic. Recent research also suggests it may have some benefit in lowering cholesterol.

Coconut milk is a traditional base for golden milk and ensures you get enough fat to aid the absorption of beneficial curcumin into your system.

Ingredients

285 ml (10 oz or 1 ½ cups) coconut milk*

1 tbl coconut or date sugar

1 tsp ground turmeric (or if using fresh root, 4 tsp grated)

¼ tsp ground ginger (or if using fresh root, 1 tsp freshly grated)

Pinch of pink Himalayan salt

Pinch ground nutmeg

* In place of the coconut milk you can substitute the same amount of almond or cashew milk or full fat cow’s milk, if you prefer.

Method

1 Combine the coconut milk (or other milk choice), sugar, turmeric, ginger, salt, and water in a small saucepan and whisk thoroughly. If you are grating fresh turmeric, wearing gloves is a good idea as it will stain your hands.

2 Bring the mixture to a boil then remove from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.

3 Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a mug and serve with a pinch of nutmeg. Makes 2 small or one large mug.

As an alternative serving suggestion, why not try serving your latte cold with ice or use moulds to freeze into ice pops.

Curcumin, the active component of turmeric, is a powerful antioxidant, comparable to vitamins C and E. [Photo: Bigstock]